Goalkeeper Training
Develop the skills and knowledge to become a better Goalkeeper. This section is full of tips and ideas to take your goalkeeping to a new level.
This section is not only targeted to the goalkeeper but also the coach of goalkeepers. Learn about distribution, punting, dealing with crosses, punching, goal kicks and more. The keeper is an important position on the field It is the last point of defense. When all else fails a good goalkeeper can block shots and save the team from defeat. As a coach or player spend time on developing this position. It could mean more wins.
In this section learn the ten key factors to being a good goalkeeper. Read the article below by clicking on the links.
How to Punch a Soccer Ball?
Punching is an important skill for Goalkeepers. To punch the ball correctly follow these tips:
- Punch with a straight arm through the ball, lock the elbow and point the arm up and forward above forehead
- Contact the ball just below the midline
- Punch the ball wide and clear the 18 yard box
Characteristics during a penalty kick
This study examines the visual and anticipation of goalkeepers during penalty kicks. To test the goalkeepers they were required move a joystick in response to a penalty kick on film.
Here is what the study found:
The expert goalkeepers used a more efficient search strategy involving fewer fixations of longer duration to less disparate areas of the display. The novices spent longer fixating on the trunk, arms and hips, whereas the experts found the kicking leg, non-kicking leg and ball areas to be more informative, particularly as the moment of foot-ball contact approached. No differences in visual search behaviour were observed between successful and unsuccessful penalties. The results have implications for improving anticipation skill at penalty kicks.
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Visual Search Strategies comparison
This research studied 15 experienced and 15 inexperienced goalkeeprs to investigate the differences in anticipation and Visual search strategy within open play.
Here is what the study found:
Experienced players-Had greater anticipatory skills. Although they had greater anticipation they were not more accurate. They fixated more on peripheral aspects and overall on more locations than the inexperienced.
Inexperienced players-They fixated more on the ball and players passing the ball.
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Ten Key Factors to Being a Good Goalkeeper
The last line of defense is the goalkeeper. In this article we delve into ten factors and tips that will help goalkeepers become good.
Off the Ball Movement-See Goalkeeper Explanation
Off the ball movement when done successfully can make a team very difficult to play against. Good movement will make it easier for your team to keep possession of the ball, this will reap numerous benefits for your team.
Reflection on the US goal vs Algeria-Heart and Tempo
This article truly could have gone into multilple sections of the website. So many pieces played a part in the game winning goal by the USA. Technically landon donovan scored it but without everyone continuining to believe, controlling the tempo and continuining runs this goal does not happen.
Dealing with Crosses, Punching and leaping tips
Crossed balls can be very challenging for a goalkeeper to deal with. A goalkeeper must develop confidence and ability to deal with crossed balls. A goalkeeper string on crosses will not only help his own game, but confidence will spread through defenders who feel stability and certainty throughout the game.
Goalkeeper Tips for Crosses and Breakaways
The goalkeeper is a very important position on the soccer field. It is important for a goalkeeper to remember he is not a solely operating team member, rather he is a member of a defensive unit. The goalkeeper has a very important role to play when it comes to communication and organization of the back line.
Goalkeeper Communication
The goalkeeper position is one that requires mental strength and leadership as well as physical ability. A goalkeeper has the advantage of seeing the game develop in front of them and therefore has a responsibility to communicate effectively to teammates.
Soccer positions-Striker, Goalie, Midfield, Defense
A Successful soccer team has players who are fully aware of the roles and responsibilities of the position they play. While skills such as passing, defending and movement off the ball are required by all soccer players. Each position has its own unique priorities and demands.
Free kicks strategy. Videos, animations explanations
Free kicks are a form of restart during a game of soccer. When a team wins a free kick there are many different ways to take advantage of it. Free kicks in the defensive area may be used to clear your lines. Free kicks around halfway can be used to send a ball long into the attacking zone or play for possession.
Goal Kicks-Tips, Tricks and how tos
Goal kicks are an important form of restart in the game of soccer. A team should aim to have goal kicks taken by the goalkeeper. Young goalkeepers who have an outfielder take their kicks should practice regularly as the eventual goal should be take the kicks themselves. p>
Goalie Soccer Drills-Footwork, Shot stopping and Crosses
Goalkeeper is a specialized position and requires drills that work on the fundamental techniques of goalkeeping. Important skills for a goalkeeper to possess include footwork, shot stopping, and dealing with crossed balls.
Goalkeeper Basics with a Footwork Drill
Goalkeeper in soccer is a very specialized position that requires focused training for a player to develop. As a coach you should avoid having your goalkeeper take part in outfield drills and then playing a scrimmage.
Goalkeeper Distribution tips-Punts, throwing, counter
Distribution is a vital skill for all goalkeepers. As a goalkeeper you should regularly practice all forms of distribution that you can use during a game. Punting, throwing and rolling are all forms you will use, along with the important skill of goal kicks.